Climate Insights for Mopti
Mopti Cercle, Mali
Climate Overview
The climate in Mopti is hot. The average annual temperature is 30°C and approximately 309 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 126 mm of rainfall. Mopti is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Mopti is hot. The average annual temperature is 86°F and approximately 12.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 5 in of rainfall. Mopti is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 64°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Mopti vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 42°C and an average of 36°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Mopti vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 107°F and an average of 96°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mopti is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 309 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 26 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 126 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0 mm. That's 126 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Mopti is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 12.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 5 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 0 in. That's 5 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Mopti is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mopti is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mopti is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 1 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 42°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mopti is during January, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 77°F with modest rainfall averaging 0 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 107°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mopti based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mopti based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.